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    Operations & Engineering

    Project Manager

    Competitive
    EMEA
    Permanent
     
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    Adam Paris Chief Operating Officer

    Job Description

    Halle, Belgium
     
    The Client

    Datacenter People is recruiting for a company dedicated to prefabricated modular data centers, with an installed base of over 600 units ranging from cable landing stations, repeater stations to disaster recovery sites, covering all-in-one prefabricated data centers, modular utility platforms composed of IT modules and facilities modules, tailor-made as well as co-developed solutions.

    What The Job Involves

    • You translate a customer order into a strategic project plan, deliver the project and take responsibility for the end result to both the customers and Automation. 
    • You are responsible from start to finish for a good and thorough execution of the projects.
    • You represent Automation to the customer during the entire period from the projects to the delivery and the cash-in. 
    • You determine the project strategy (including the strategic project plan) and translate it into tactical activities (approach).
    • In collaboration with the Solution Architect Team, the Product Managers and the Production Engineers, you translate the Scope of Work into deliverables, solutions and planning. 
    • You manage the contract, the change orders, the claims and any deviations from the contract.
    • You support the procurement and procurement division.
    • You carefully plan the necessary resources to deliver these projects and make a longer-term planning, based on the prospects of the Sales department.
    • You implement the project in line with the implementation plan.
    • You coordinate, support and follow up an effective execution by the Solution Architect Team, Production Engineering, the Production Department, Subcontractors and Suppliers.You report and communicate regularly and You report and communicate regularly and efficiently with all stakeholders, both internally and externally.
    • You are also responsible for financial planning.

    We're Looking For Someone With

    • Bachelor/Master's degree (in Electricity/Electronics is a big plus).
    • Minimum 5 years of experience and a demonstrated adeptness in project management, familiar with different project management methodologies.
    • Minimum 5 years of experience in one of the following fields: electricity, mechanics, electronics, cooling installation, fire protection, access control or monitoring platform.
    • Ability to manage multiple projects at once.
    • Assertive and good communication skills.
    • Competent to write and give presentations. 
    • Fluent in French and English, Dutch is a plus.
    • Willing to share knowledge and experience with others.
    • A continuous interest and further training in the field.

    We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are unable to acknowledge each one. Please bear in mind that if you are selected for interview we will contact you within the next seven days.

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